Ten New Messages
The Rakes · 2007
39 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Crisp guitar riffs intertwine with sharp lyrics, creating a vibrant commentary on modern life through an infectious indie rock lens.
Top tracks — play these first
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The World Was a Mess but His Hair Was Perfect — Opening the album with jangly guitars and sardonic lyrics, this track encapsulates the band's signature style and sets the tone for the record's exploration of modern disillusionment.
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We Danced Together — This track showcases a danceable rhythm paired with clever storytelling about fleeting relationships, highlighting the band's knack for combining upbeat melodies with introspective lyrics.
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When Tom Cruise Cries — With its catchy chorus and satirical take on celebrity culture, this song exemplifies the band's ability to blend humor and social commentary effectively within an engaging pop-rock framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines sharp lyrics with energetic instrumentation, reflecting its indie rock roots while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving rhythms and upbeat tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective mood.
- Lyrics often employ sharp wit and social commentary, with several tracks featuring repeated phrases that enhance their catchiness.
- The album maintains a consistent sound with crisp guitar riffs and punchy drumming, creating an energetic atmosphere throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The World Was a Mess but His Hair Was Perfect 5:02
- 2 Little Superstitions 3:51
- 3 We Danced Together 3:53
- 4 Trouble 3:15
- 5 Suspicious Eyes 3:48
- 6 On a Mission 3:06
- 7 Down With Moonlight 3:56
- 8 When Tom Cruise Cries 4:48
- 9 Time to Stop Talking 3:37
- 10 Leave the City and Come Home 3:45
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